Gaffe and Pratfall

Gaffe

Gaffe noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: so-called debates, which were mainly about seeing which candidate made the most gaffes

Pratfall and gaffe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pratfall" instead a noun "Gaffe".

Nearby Words: gaff, gaffed, gaffer, gaffing

Pratfall

Pratfall noun - A fall onto your buttocks.

Gaffe and pratfall are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gaffe" instead a noun "Pratfall".
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